Press Releases

 

June 2011
INN HOSTS TWO-DAY RETREAT FOR RESIDENT TEENS
The fifth annual retreat gives Inn teens a chance to bond with one another in supportive, fun activities that promote The Inn's Teen Program values of Hope, Strength, and Unity. More...

March 2011
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PLEDGES TO SUPPORT A NEW PLAYGROUND AT "A PLACE LIKE HOME."
The Inn has long wanted to update its playground and outdoor play area, which sits on a hill. The current location has made it difficult for physically challenged children and older caregivers to easily access the playground. More...

December 14, 2010
AMERICAN NEWS WOMEN SUPPORTS THE CHILDREN’S
INN THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
The Lopez family from The Children’s Inn at NIH celebrated the holidays with members of The American News Women’s Club at the Club’s stately brownstone in Dupont Circle. More...

October 7, 2010 
AWARD-WINNING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE LEADS CHILDREN'S INN BOARD
Linda K. Berdine, founder of two multi-million dollar Information Technology (IT) companies in the Washington area, became Chair of the Board of Directors of The Children’s Inn at NIH on Oct. 7. More...

  June 2, 2010
REDSKINS’ LONDON FLETCHER PUTS ON HI DANCING SHOES TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH
Pro Bowl Linebacker London Fletcher showed what a true sport he is when the Redskins' charismatic player visited Isabelle Kramer, 13, the winner of the Post/Children's Inn "Hip, Happy, and Healthy" Essay Contest at her school June 7th. Fletcher, a Sports Ambassador for The Inn, demonstrated diplomacy when he joined Isabelle, a dancer, for a routine of Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
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October 28, 2009
WASHINGTON NATIONALS PITCHER JOHN LANNAN VISITS THE CHILDREN’S INN AT NIH THURSDAY
Washington Nationals Pitcher John Lannan visited The Children's Inn to lift the spirits and play ball with the children's families staying at The Inn. Lannan read the children’s book, “Casey at the Bat” to youngsters, played catch with children and delivered a check. Lannan selected The Inn to receive the $7,500 donation when he was nominated for the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy.  More... 
 
February 26, 2009
MICROSOFT CORP. TEAMS AND COMPANIONS IN COURAGE DONATE XBOX 360 KIOSKS TO THE CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH
and Companions in Courage team up to donate XBOX 360 interactive games for children at The Inn. More...  

January 22, 2007
COMCAST SPORTSNET, CAPITALS ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GAME BROADCAST TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CHILDREN’S INN AT NIH
Comcast SportsNet, the leader in local sports Rebecca Shulte, Senior Vice President and General Manager, a television, donates $10,000 to support The Children’s Inn. Laura King, The Inn's Director of Volunteers and Community Outreach, accepts the check from Comcast’s and Comcast Sportscaster Michael JenkinsMore... 
 

Commendation

July 24- The Children's Inn at NIH - Congressional Commendation

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